Pull Me Out

You laugh As you see me stumble Down the slippery embankment Into the murky waters Of a troubled mind. You chuckle As you see me thrash about And you wonder if it’s just a show An attention gimmick Or whether I’ll actually drown. In turn, you pity me Wallowing in my nightmares and insecurities Thanking God that you’re safe On dry ground. I look up at your face As I gulp down my last breath And sink to the waiting depths With my hand thrust up Wondering... If you will stop your laughter...your pitying Long enough... To pull me out!